Car News Archive

Phoenix Park speed limit reduced

8 February 2022 A 30km/h speed limit will be introduced in Dublin's Phoenix Park starting Feb 28th.

Lexus previews electric RZ in video

7 February 2022 Lexus RZ electric SUV is big fun to drive, if this video is anything to go by...

DS E-Tense Performance supercar concept unveiled

7 February 2022 DS has revealed a 815hp supercar concept derived from its Formula E racer.

Rolls-Royce redesigns Spirit of Ecstasy mascot

6 February 2022 Rolls-Royce has redesigned its iconic Spirit of Ecstasy mascot ahead of its all-electric debut on the 2023 Spectre.

Electric taxi grant scheme re-opens

4 February 2022 The government has announced the re-opening of a grant scheme allowing taxi drivers to claim up to €25,000 towards the purchase of a new electric vehicle.

Free Now reports big rise in electric taxi demand

3 February 2022 The taxi-hailing app Free Now has reported a 48 per cent rise in demand for electric taxi trips in Ireland.

Skoda previews Fabia Monte Carlo

2 February 2022 Skoda has released preview sketches of the high-end Monte Carlo version of its new Fabia.

Visa calls for standardised EV charging payments

2 February 2022 Visa has called for a standardised payment system for EV charging.

Polestar creates Arctic rally concept

2 February 2022 Polestar’s chassis supremo has created the Polestar 2 Arctic Circle, a rally-inspired one-off built for snow and ice.

Irish car buyers switching fast to electric and hybrid

1 February 2022 European Investment Bank survey shows continuing appetite for electric power.

Ireland new car registrations January 2022

1 February 2022 Hybrids and electric beat diesel for the first time as Irish new car sales stay flat

New €80 fines for inconsiderate parking

1 February 2022 New €80 fines for drivers who park on footpaths, in cycle lanes and in bus lanes go into effect from February 1.